Malmö, Sweden – – AFP After a run-up in the shadow of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, the Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway on Saturday in Sweden’s Malmo, where representatives from 26 countries will compete. Up to 30,000 demonstrators from the Free Palestine Movement are expected to protest against IsraelR...
Saudi Arabia’s first-ever opera, “Zarqa Al Yamama,” concluded marking a historic milestone in the country’s cultural scene. The performance was held at the King Fahd Cultural Center in the capital Riyadh. Government bodies like the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission issued statement of praise for it. Local new...
A groundbreaking Ramadan radio show being hosted by Dutch Muslim women aims to demystify Islam and counter stereotypes. Led by Nora Akachar, the show, titled “Suhoor Stories,” has an all-female lineup. Guests share personal Ramadan experiences and answer common questions. The show garners 160,000 daily listeners nationwide. Despite facing crit...
With Ramadan winding down, attention has shifted to celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the month of fasting. But this year’s festivities face a celestial twist. The total solar eclipse on April 8 affects the sighting of the crescent moon of the next month, which is crucial for marking the end […]
Many historians express their concern about deliberate destruction of mosques and planned demolition of Muslim monuments in India Muslim Network TV editorial team A battle is raging in the heart of India’s bustling capital New Delhi. On the one hand, the city administration has proposed the demolition of the historic Sunehri Masjid, citi...
Film tells story of American Muslim women who are not a monolith and are agencies of their lives WASHINGTON – A Muslim romantic comedy, Americanish, will hit theaters on October 6. It is the first film in the genre directed by a Muslim-American woman and inspired by Aizzah Fatima’s critically acclaimed one-woman show “Dirty Paki [&...
Festival showcases rich heritage of Al Maled, which is traditionally celebrated on Prophet’s birthday, but also on other important occasions FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – The five-day Al Bader Festival, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, conclude...
Rich Islamic heritage of Spain, especially the legacy of Al-Andalus, is drawing Muslim tourists keen to explore this history MADRID, Spain – As the summer tourism season wraps up, statistics predict Spain will have welcomed 85 million international tourists this year, marking an impressive 16.4% increase from 2022. A significant chunk of...
Located in the occupied West Bank, the site is the earliest example of permanent human settlement JERUSALEM, Palestine – Tell es-Sultan in the ancient Palestinian city of Jericho has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the oldest known agrarian city in the world, dating back to 10,000 BC. Located in the […]
Two-day event included lectures, workshops, a Quran competition, an event for Muslim singles and a multicultural bazaar SAINT PAUL, Minnesota – Thousands of Muslims gathered Saturday for the annual Minnesota Muslim Convention in Minneapolis. The convention, which has been held annually for 18 years, draws attendees from across the state ...
